Morning Minutes: Oct. 8

Monday

Sep 27, 2010 at 12:01 AMSep 27, 2010 at 1:50 PM

Word of the Day, Website of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today’s Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.

Word of the Day

Zenith ZEE-nith (noun) The point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer; the highest point reached in the heavens by a celestial body; culminating point; acme - www.merriam-webster.com

Today is National Pierogi Day, and if you’ve ever wanted to try making some of these dumplings, check out this recipe, which has received rave reviews from the Allrecipes community. If you want to try something different, just Google “pierogi recipes.”

Number to Know

25 feet tall: Height of the "Giant Perogy" in Glendon, Alberta.

This Day in History

Oct. 8, 2001: President George W. Bush announces the establishment of the Office of Homeland Security.

Today’s Featured Birthday

Actor Matt Damon (40)

Daily Quote

“I feel happy to terrify kids.” – Author R. L. Stine, who was born on this date in 1943.

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